TEA Principal Educational Law & Policy 2

Question 1

Under the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), which of the following is NOT considered an education record?

Accepted Answer

A teacher's personal notes kept solely for their own use

Answer

FERPA excludes sole-possession records (personal notes not shared with others) from the definition of education records.

Question 2

A principal receives a subpoena requesting a student's education records. Under FERPA, the principal should:

Accepted Answer

Make a reasonable effort to notify the parent before complying, unless the order prohibits it

Answer

FERPA allows disclosure pursuant to a lawful subpoena but generally requires the school to notify the parent unless the order specifically prohibits such notification.

Question 3

Texas Education Code Section 25.001 establishes compulsory attendance requirements. Which age range must a child be enrolled in school in Texas?

Accepted Answer

Ages 6 through 18

Answer

Texas law requires compulsory school attendance for children ages 6 through 18 unless they have graduated.

Question 4

A student is chronically absent. Under Texas law, after how many unexcused absences must a campus principal file a complaint with the justice of the peace?

Accepted Answer

10 unexcused absences in a six-month period

Answer

Texas Education Code §25.0951 requires the principal to file a complaint after 10 unexcused absences within a six-month period in the same school year.

Question 5

Under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, a school is required to provide accommodations for a student who:

Accepted Answer

Has a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits a major life activity

Answer

Section 504 protects individuals with a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities, such as learning.

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TEA Principal Educational Law & Policy 2